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The Joy of Beads

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My last accessory purchase was last week at the end of June.  Nothing fancy or expensive, just some coloured chunky beads.  I do have a thing for beads though and I think you can never have too many!  I would much prefer loads of bright and colourful chunky necklaces to one expensive dainty one!   As you know, I'm going to give this 'No buy July' thing a go.  I think where I'll struggle most is with accessories, like this beaded necklace.  The necklace was only about $5, so I usually don't think twice about making such a small purchase!  Over time though, it adds up, so I will do my best for this month and hope it carries through into the following months.  No promises though! I wore my new beads twice this week.  Here are the outfits! Outfit 1: Top: Sussan Cardigan: Millers Skirt: Crossroads Shoes: Rivers Bag: GUESS Earrings & Ring: Lovisa Necklace: Rockmans Outfit 2: Top: Sussan ...

Mid-Year Review

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Well, half of 2018 is done with half to go!  Time seems to be going so fast this year!  As it is mid-year, I thought I would take a look at all of the outfits I've posted on the blog so far this year and choose the ones I like best for each month.  It's also a good time to go through my wardrobe to see what I've got, what new outfit combinations I can come up with and what I can donate.   How often do you do a review of what's inside your wardrobe?  Let me know!  I'd love to hear from you! Here are my favourite blog outfits from the past six months: Of course no review would be complete without Amber!  Amber looks purrfect in everything she wears, so it was hard for her to choose her favourites, as she insisted I include every photo ever taken of her!! Here are my favourite four! Thank you for visiting my blog! XXX Linking up with Emma at  Style Splash

Boho Kimono & Embroidered Jeans

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After a stressful couple of weeks, things are finally starting to return to normal and I can breathe again!  I managed to make a couple of more purchases in my recent retail therapy sessions!  There have been some awesome end of financial year sales, with some fantastic deals.   These embroidered jeans were originally $60 and I got them for $20.  They are really comfy and I love the embroidered detailing on the leg.  The kimono was originally $50 and was on sale for $20.  I love the colours and boho print of this kimono.   I have bought quite a lot lately and I am very happy with my purchases.  In fact, I really don't need anything else for now.  Therefore I am going to try the "No Buy July" challenge.  I'm not on social media or "officially" signing up to this challenge, but it is a good time for me to reign it in a bit and make the most of the wonderful items already residing in my wardrobe.  I also vow to g...

Cherries!

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I'm not going to sugar coat it: this week has been a nightmare!  A hugely stressful and exhausting week.  My son is sick at the moment.  I won't bore you with the details but just know that it's been a tough week!  I find it hard to cope with the worry of looking after him when he's unwell. In order to keep me going, some online retail therapy was necessary in the form of a new pair of shoes!  I was so excited when they arrived, as I haven't been able to go out. Check them out!  Aren't they cool?  They're so cute and comfy.   As I haven't been out of the house all week, except to take my son to the hospital, I've been wearing them around the house.  Who says you can't wear cute shoes around the house?! Anyway, the outfit below is me playing dress-up at home.  Hopefully soon I'll be venturing out in this exact outfit! Hopefully soon I'll also be able to get some sleep!   The outfit: Top: Sussan Cardi: Mi...

Owl Statement Necklace

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Spark The Owl Necklace Erstwilder I love a colourful and quirky statement necklace.  Nothing can turn an outfit from drab to fab so easily!  One of my favourite statement necklaces is this owl one from Erstwilder (not a sponsored post!).  It's great quality and I love the colours (and owls) so it was a fabulous choice by Mum to buy this for my birthday back in December 2017: thanks Mum!😉 Sometimes I build my outfit around a statement necklace like this one and other times I'll add it at the last minute just to add more colour and character to my outfit.  I love how sometimes if I don't know what to wear and I default to black, just by adding a necklace like this one is enough to add some pizzazz to an otherwise boring ensemble.  Wearing necklaces like this make me feel more me , if that makes sense!  Here are two ways I've worn my owl necklace recently: Outfit 1: Top: Sussan Cardi: Crossroads Pants: Rockmans Ri...

The Goldilocks Jacket!

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The cold snap this week has called for multiple wears of my fave black jacket.  I've had it for about ten years and it is just such a great jacket!  It's not too bulky or too fleecy: it's just right.  It's the Goldilocks of jackets and is perfect for winter here! Here are two outfits I've worn this week, featuring my Goldilocks jacket! Outfit 1: Top: Sussan Jacket: Katies Skirt: Rockmans Boots: Colorado Scarf: Present from Mum Bag: Bought in Japan Ring: Bought at markets Earrings: Tattooed Zombie Outfit 2: Top: Sussan Jacket: Katies: Skirt: Crossroads Boots: Colorado Scarf: Katies Ring: Lovisa Bag: Banned Apparel Thank you for visiting my blog! XXX